Wayne Rooney: Is this his year?

P.Head · 11th July 2008, 09:41

One good dump & he`ll be back to full fitness. Maradonna didn`t exactly have the body of a gay underpants model but he certainly knew how to kick a football.

If Ronaldo does go, Rooney will be more focused on his own game & I think he`ll be in line for World player come next May.

Striker10 · 11th July 2008, 09:58

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Originally Posted by P.Head

One good dump & he`ll be back to full fitness. Maradonna didn`t exactly have the body of a gay underpants model but he certainly knew how to kick a football.

If Ronaldo does go, Rooney will be more focused on his own game & I think he`ll be in line for World player come next May.

no chance of world player. Playing in england and is english??? It's like being the son of the devil and having the biggest cock

I would imagine if Ronaldo were to depart, Rooney would step up and that would give people a lot of pleasure as he's not an asshole like someones being

Feed Me · 17th August 2008, 09:25

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2....premierleague

Right. Conceivably, Wayne couldn't really get a more ideal opponent than Newcastle for the opening day. He scores bucket loads against them and they are not exactly looking like the most water tight of opposition this time round.

We all know that he is a striker that scores in patches and appears at times to go through crises of goalscoring confidence, so top of every United fans wishlist for today should be a Rooney goal.

Please God, let this be the season that Wazza shows everyone what he is well and truly capable of. He deserves better than being mentioned as a footnote to the exploits of Ronaldo!

TomCat · 17th August 2008, 09:36

If he can finally avoid any freak bone spurs or something similar, I don't see any reason why not. SAF said he will make sure to play Rooney in a role more comfortable and natural to him so I don't see why he couldn't have a monster year. His skills and effort level are very obvious.

Feed Me · 17th August 2008, 09:39

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If he can finally avoid any freak bone spurs or something similar, I don't see any reason why not. SAF said he will make sure to play Rooney in a role more comfortable and natural to him so I don't see why he couldn't have a monster year. His skills and effort level are very obvious.

Totally agree, although I have learned that it is very dangerous to talk about Wayne steering clear of injury! Best not tempt fate.

On a serious note, he got off to a flier against Fulham two years ago and then was disrupted for a three match ban and it took him a while to sort his form out. If he gets a good start today, we need him to have a proper run in the side, in his proper position. I can't remember seeing Wayne have a consistent run through a whole season since he joined United.

vijay · 17th August 2008, 15:42

More than Rooney, I reckon its Tevez would dominate over Rooney and Ronaldo.

He normally enters a club in the last minute, carrying some baggage and criticism on the manner he would fit in to the playing XI and he finally ends up winning he best player at the club, best in the league etc....like in Boca, Corinthinan and West Ham

Alex · 17th August 2008, 16:00

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Originally Posted by vijay

More than Rooney, I reckon its Tevez would dominate over Rooney and Ronaldo.

He normally enters a club in the last minute, carrying some baggage and criticism on the manner he would fit in to the playing XI and he finally ends up winning he best player at the club, best in the league etc....like in Boca, Corinthinan and West Ham

Come on Ronaldo is Ronaldo these days, doubt he is outshone by anyone in our side, and a special FUCK OFF to Real

Greg · 17th August 2008, 16:44

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We seem to do one of these every pre season. Now do not get me wrong, the lad has been a vital player for us, but I still don't feel that he has had the sort of season that he is capable of.

Injuries have been a massive element of his seemingly indifferent patches of form. I genuinely think there is a 30 goal capability in Rooney if he can stay fit throughout the season. He is brilliant when he gets on a scoring run, but he finds it difficult to go through a season without being disrupted by injury/suspension. It then takes 5 games for him to get back into the swing of things.

Surely he has had his fill of unlucky/freak injuries! I reckon that with all the limelight on Ronaldo, the scene could be set for Rooney to reclaim his mantle as the key man at United.

Come on Wayne!!!

Well he's got to start justifying this 'world class' tag soon, hasn't he?

Otherwise people might argue that he's actually a bit over hyped.

Rowem · 17th August 2008, 16:46

He has done very well so far today. Was excellent for the first 20 mins, not quite so good for the rest of the half, hopefully in the second he can pop up with a goal

dno · 17th August 2008, 18:09

He works FAR too hard! Almost every time he picked up the ball in the second half he was inside his own half. Because of his workrate he tires - then lacks sharpness around the box late on and then gets frustrated and booked. He needs to be told to be more selfish. That's the main difference between the teenage Wayne and today, back then he stayed up top or close to it and didn't spend half his time in his own third of the field.

Dippersripper · 17th August 2008, 18:11

Great game from him today

crappycraperson · 17th August 2008, 18:13

It was a sub standard game for him, which is no surprise given he is not fully fit.

Instant Karma · 17th August 2008, 18:27

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It was a sub standard game for him, which is no surprise given he is not fully fit.

Agreed..another game where he struggles to even get into goal scoring positions....not even much of threat apart from one strike on target.

FlawlessThaw · 17th August 2008, 18:29

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It was a sub standard game for him, which is no surprise given he is not fully fit.

Reasonable post

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Agreed..another game where he struggles to even get into goal scoring positions....not even much of threat apart from one strike on target.

Biased post

Dippersripper · 17th August 2008, 18:30

Pimpy the Magic Elf · 17th August 2008, 18:32

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Great game from him today

Worst player on the pitch. Worst performance of a United player in month.

crappycraperson · 17th August 2008, 18:34

He was good in the first half but without Giggs and Carrick and also Scholes having a bad day, he buckled under the pressure in the second half.

Instant Karma · 17th August 2008, 18:37

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Biased post

How many times did he get into goal scoring positions ? Watch several of the crosses in the match highlights again and Rooney mostly stops in the edge of the penalty box while Campbell alone makes a run into the 6 yard box. At times, Campbell was supported by Fletcher or Scholes.

Instant Karma · 17th August 2008, 18:38

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Scholes having a bad day

Scholes put in a good performance today. He made a lot of forward runs into the box and at least tried to get us a goal.

crappycraperson · 17th August 2008, 18:42

In the second half, most of the Scholes forward runs ended due to bad pass or him being tackled while spending too much time on the ball.

FlawlessThaw · 17th August 2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Instant Karma

How many times did he get into goal scoring positions ? Watch several of the crosses in the match highlights again and Rooney mostly stops in the edge of the penalty box while Campbell alone makes a run into the 6 yard box. At times, Campbell was supported by Fletcher or Scholes.

No don't get me wrong Rooney did have a bad game. But like crappy said I believe he buckled under pressure of being the main source of creativity for us. Scholes did have a bad game for us and Fletcher isn't that good on the right.

bbest · 17th August 2008, 18:45

Ball control let him down. He has been slacking since the previous season. Too much pies and late nights with Coleen.

Dippersripper · 17th August 2008, 18:45

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In the second half, most of the Scholes forward runs ended due to bad pass or him being tackled while spending too much time on the ball.

Scholes had a poor game by his standards and gave away the ball in dangerous circumstances. One of them almost led to a goal but for the excellent defending by Vida

FlawlessThaw · 17th August 2008, 18:46

If Tevez and Ronaldo had been fit, Rooney wouldn't have played today.

Name Changed · 17th August 2008, 18:49

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If Tevez and Ronaldo had been fit, Rooney wouldn't have played today.

Rooney did not look fit at all.

Mozza · 17th August 2008, 18:52

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Ball control let him down. He has been slacking since the previous season. Too much pies and late nights with Coleen.

I thought his control was fine today, like the rest of team it was all good up to the edge of the area at which point that lack of width and presence upfront told.

crappycraperson · 17th August 2008, 18:52

He looked lost in the second half and circulated btween being a front man, a deep striker or on the wing. Just tried to do too much by himself, as I said probably realised that it was upto him to create a chance or score a goal.

Pogue Mahone · 17th August 2008, 18:57

Excellent for the first half hour or so. Tired thereafter.

Which is hardly surprising now, is it?

Dippersripper · 17th August 2008, 18:58

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Excellent for the first half hour or so. Tired thereafter.

Which is hardly surprising now, is it?

Agree. We should not forget that he is just coming back from illness.

bbest · 17th August 2008, 19:10

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I thought his control was fine today, like the rest of team it was all good up to the edge of the area at which point that lack of width and presence upfront told.

Several crucial moments he lost the ball because his ball holding skill failed.

11th July 2008, 09:41	#81 (permalink)
P.Head Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 308	One good dump & he`ll be back to full fitness. Maradonna didn`t exactly have the body of a gay underpants model but he certainly knew how to kick a football. If Ronaldo does go, Rooney will be more focused on his own game & I think he`ll be in line for World player come next May.

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Feed Me bobbobray - hits women. Big man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berbatov has Cantona’s knack of being the man amid a stampede towards the door who stops to notice a side exit that nobody else has seen. Posts: 9,163	http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2....premierleague Right. Conceivably, Wayne couldn't really get a more ideal opponent than Newcastle for the opening day. He scores bucket loads against them and they are not exactly looking like the most water tight of opposition this time round. We all know that he is a striker that scores in patches and appears at times to go through crises of goalscoring confidence, so top of every United fans wishlist for today should be a Rooney goal. Please God, let this be the season that Wazza shows everyone what he is well and truly capable of. He deserves better than being mentioned as a footnote to the exploits of Ronaldo!

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TomCat Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 969	If he can finally avoid any freak bone spurs or something similar, I don't see any reason why not. SAF said he will make sure to play Rooney in a role more comfortable and natural to him so I don't see why he couldn't have a monster year. His skills and effort level are very obvious.

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vijay Im rude and disprespectful to the ladies of the forum,though Im happy to cruise Jason and Suresh Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Entertainment Fourm: Winding up the Gaming Gimps Posts: 13,061	More than Rooney, I reckon its Tevez would dominate over Rooney and Ronaldo. He normally enters a club in the last minute, carrying some baggage and criticism on the manner he would fit in to the playing XI and he finally ends up winning he best player at the club, best in the league etc....like in Boca, Corinthinan and West Ham

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Rowem Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,377	He has done very well so far today. Was excellent for the first 20 mins, not quite so good for the rest of the half, hopefully in the second he can pop up with a goal

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dno Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Triggs' Kennel Posts: 790	He works FAR too hard! Almost every time he picked up the ball in the second half he was inside his own half. Because of his workrate he tires - then lacks sharpness around the box late on and then gets frustrated and booked. He needs to be told to be more selfish. That's the main difference between the teenage Wayne and today, back then he stayed up top or close to it and didn't spend half his time in his own third of the field.

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: I saw my mate the other day He said he's seen the white Pele So i asked, who is whe? He goes by the now of Wayne Rooney Posts: 8,392	Great game from him today

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,204	It was a sub standard game for him, which is no surprise given he is not fully fit.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,204	He was good in the first half but without Giggs and Carrick and also Scholes having a bad day, he buckled under the pressure in the second half.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,204	In the second half, most of the Scholes forward runs ended due to bad pass or him being tackled while spending too much time on the ball.

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bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,001	Ball control let him down. He has been slacking since the previous season. Too much pies and late nights with Coleen.

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FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 9,450	If Tevez and Ronaldo had been fit, Rooney wouldn't have played today.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,204	He looked lost in the second half and circulated btween being a front man, a deep striker or on the wing. Just tried to do too much by himself, as I said probably realised that it was upto him to create a chance or score a goal.

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Pogue Mahone Dr Death wasting tax payers money on the Caf all day Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "As relaxed and natural on the park as a dog chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind" Posts: 13,409	Excellent for the first half hour or so. Tired thereafter. Which is hardly surprising now, is it?

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